On Friday night, the Indiana Pacers secured a 114-109 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, gaining a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Tyrese Haliburton contributed significantly with a near triple-double, recording 14 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds, while Pascal Siakam scored a playoff career-high 39 points.

With the series heading back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3, the Pacers are poised to extend their advantage and maintain momentum as they pursue a deeper postseason run.

Haliburton’s Growing Influence Recognized Beyond the Court

Less than 24 hours after the Pacers’ win, Tyrese Haliburton was seen courtside at the Indiana Fever game against the New York Liberty. The Fever quickly acknowledged his presence on social media with an enthusiastic caption celebrating the moment.

Since entering the NBA in 2020 as the 12th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings, Haliburton has established himself as one of the league’s premier floor generals. He is a two-time NBA All-Star (2023, 2024), earned All-NBA Third Team honors in both 2024 and 2025, led the league in assists in 2024, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2021.

During this season‘s playoffs, Haliburton has averaged 18.3 points, 9.6 assists—the highest in the league—and 5.6 rebounds across 12 postseason contests, underscoring his vital role in Indiana’s playoff success.

Indiana Fever’s Rising Star Caitlin Clark Shines Despite Early Exit

The Indiana Fever continue to build around the impressive talents of Caitlin Clark, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year. The Fever finished the 2024 regular season with a balanced 20-20 record, securing sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

Clark made history by breaking rookie records for assists and three-pointers, earning selection to the All-WNBA First Team. Although the Fever were swept in the first round by the Connecticut Sun, Clark’s performance has positioned her as a prominent figure in women’s basketball.